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1 online resource |
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Biochemistry Research Trends |
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Biochemistry research trends series.
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| Contents |
""PALMITIC ACID: OCCURRENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH EFFECTS""; ""PALMITIC ACID: OCCURRENCE, BIOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH EFFECTS""; ""Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data""; ""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Chapter 1: Fatty Acids in Vascular Health""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Palmitic Acid Methyl Ester (PAME)""; ""Arachidonic Acid (AA)""; ""Non-Esterified Fatty Acids (NEFAs)""; ""(-3 Fatty Acids""; ""The Role of Fatty Acids and Ischemia/Stroke""; ""Acknowledgments""; ""References""; ""Chapter 2: Occurrence, Biochemical, Antimicrobial and Health Effects of Palmitic Acid"" |
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""1Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee AL, US""""2Department of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, US""; ""Abstract""; ""1.1. Introduction""; ""1.2. Definition, Importance and Potential of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.1. Standard Definition of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.2. Importance of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.2.3. Potentials of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.3. Occurrence of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.3.1. Distribution in Nature (Plant Sources, Algae, Fungus, Etc.)"" |
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""1.3.2. Distribution in Human Tissue""""1.3.3. Distribution in Animal Tissue""; ""1.4. Physical, Chemical, Stuctural and Functional Properties of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.4.3. Antimicrobial, Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties and Mechanisms Action of Palmitic acid""; ""Antimicrobial Agents""; ""Selected Possible Mechanisms of Action of Palmitic Acid""; ""A. Cell Lysis""; ""B. Inhibition of Enzymatic Activity and Disruption of Electron Transport Chains""; ""C. Impartment of Nutrient Uptake and Release""; ""D. Release of Toxic Peroxidation and Autoxidations Products"" |
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""E. Palmitoylation and Cell Signaling""""F. Phospholipids Synthesis""; ""G. PA Induced Proton Permeability of the Inner Mitochondrial Membrane""; ""1.5. Biochemistry of Palmitic Acid""; ""Metabolism of Palmitic Acid""; ""1.6. Health Implications of Palmitic Acid""; ""Role of Palmitic acid in Inflammatory Pathways""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Palmitic Acid: Effect of Diet Supplementation and Occurrence in Animal Origin Food""; ""Abstract""; ""Introduction""; ""Occurrence in Animal Origin Food""; ""Fat, Meat and Meat Products""; ""Milk and Dairy Products"" |
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""Fish and Other Food of Animal Origin""""Effect of Diet Supplementation""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: General Aspects of Palmitic Acid""; ""Abstract""; ""List of Abbreviations""; ""Introduction""; ""Palmitic Acid""; ""Retynil Palmitate""; ""Occurrence of Palmitic Acid""; ""Palm Oil""; ""Butter""; ""Cocoa Butter""; ""Avocado Oil""; ""Beef Tallow""; ""Lard""; ""Milk""; ""Human Milk""; ""Special Oils""; ""Pequi Tree""; ""Pili Nut Oil""; ""Occurrence of Palmitic Acid Interesterified Foods""; ""Shortenings and Margarines""; ""Cocoa Butter Alternatives""; ""Palmitic Acid in Infant Formulas"" |
| Summary |
Fatty acids have traditionally been described as artery clogging species that is detrimental to overall health. The most prevalent fatty acid is palmitic acid (PA), a sixteen carbon chain fatty acid that is ubiquitous in biological systems. PA is prevalent in most eukaryotic cell membranes and in the mitochondria derived from the Krebs' cycle utilizing acetyl-coenzyme A as its precursor. PA is found in a variety of plants with a high amounts in coconut oil. Many cosmetics, shampoos, and commercialized beauty products contain PA providing structure and substance to the gel or reagent. This book |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
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English |
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Description based on print version record |
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Palmitic acid.
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Palmitic acid -- Metabolism
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SCIENCE / Chemistry / Organic
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Palmitic acid
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Porto, Lucas, editor
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| LC no. |
2020678908 |
| ISBN |
9781633215498 |
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1633215490 |
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